Women's cervical polyps are relatively soft and fragile. They can bleed easily when touched, such as during sexual intercourse or a gynecological examination. Contact with the polyp can cause bleeding, which usually appears as bright red. Some women may have vaginal discharge with bright red blood streaks. Because cervical polyps lack muscle fibers, they cannot contract to close the bleeding blood vessels. Therefore, they tend to bleed upon contact. When there is an accompanying infection, there may be abnormal vaginal secretions, such as purulent discharge containing fresh red blood streaks.